{"product_id":"vintage-united-states-senate-mechanical-pencil-scripto-washington-d-c-political-memorabilia","title":"Vintage United States Senate Mechanical Pencil | Scripto | Washington D.C. Political Memorabilia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eA vintage United States Senate mechanical pencil manufactured by Scripto and issued as an official souvenir or visitor item associated with the U.S. Senate. Finished in a classic dark green barrel with chrome accents, this pencil represents a small piece of Washington, D.C. history and government memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eThe barrel is imprinted \"UNITED STATES SENATE,\" while the clip is stamped \"SCRIPTO,\" identifying the well-known American writing instrument manufacturer. A charming addition to a collection of political memorabilia, vintage office accessories, or American government ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eWHY WE LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eThis is the sort of everyday object that quietly reflects a moment in American history. Designed to be used rather than displayed, it carries the institutional simplicity and practicality associated with Capitol Hill souvenirs of the late twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eSTYLING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003ePerfect for a desk display, political memorabilia collection, library, study, or alongside vintage pens and pencils. Also makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts, collectors of Washington, D.C. memorabilia, or former congressional staffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely 1970s–1980s\u003cbr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scripto\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted metal barrel with chrome-tone hardware\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green with silver-tone accents\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"UNITED STATES SENATE\" and \"SCRIPTO\" on clip\u003cbr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Imprinting remains legible. Please review photographs for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53892057268588,"sku":"EBB-000262","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/B1A9656F-7F80-4D66-92EB-983AAF6CC635_4_5005_c.jpg?v=1781100139","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/vintage-united-states-senate-mechanical-pencil-scripto-washington-d-c-political-memorabilia","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}